Note 19 — CHAP. II. Of bearded Chins.

At the time that fan-beards were in fashion, says Mr. de St. Foix in his Essais sur Paris, they were kept in that form by means of a wax preparation, which gave the hair an agreeable odour and any colour that was desired. The beard was set in order at night, and in order to prevent its being put out of form before morning, it was done up in a sort of purse made on purpose.